BAM! celebrated the 50th birthday of its founder by creating an exciting fashion experience. In collaboration with the Fashion and Textile Technology Department at Buffalo State College, the event included cocktails reception, appetizers, music, a roast, and a fashion show. Up-and-coming fashion designers presented avant-garde designs inspired by El Dias De Los Muertos and Alexander McQueen.

Cocktails and au devours were created by James Beard Award semifinalist and owner of Las Puertas: Victor Gonzalez-Parra.

The event also focused on raising funds for the Buffalo State College Black Fashion Scholarship Program created by Buffalo State’s Fashion and Textile Technology Department at Buffalo State College.